This document provides examples of verbs that are usually followed by gerunds or infinitives. It lists verbs like "miss", "appreciate", and "delay" that are commonly followed by gerunds, as well as verbs like "can afford", "manage", and "choose" that typically take infinitives. The document aims to clarify the grammar constructions of different verbs based on whether they are followed by a gerund or infinitive.
This document provides examples of verbs that are usually followed by gerunds or infinitives. It lists verbs like "miss", "appreciate", and "delay" that are commonly followed by gerunds, as well as verbs like "can afford", "manage", and "choose" that typically take infinitives. The document aims to clarify the grammar constructions of different verbs based on whether they are followed by a gerund or infinitive.
This document provides examples of verbs that are usually followed by gerunds or infinitives. It lists verbs like "miss", "appreciate", and "delay" that are commonly followed by gerunds, as well as verbs like "can afford", "manage", and "choose" that typically take infinitives. The document aims to clarify the grammar constructions of different verbs based on whether they are followed by a gerund or infinitive.
See this page for verbs which change their meaning when followed by the gerund or
the infinitive.
Here are some more verbs that are usually followed by the gerund
miss: She misses living near the beach.
appreciate: I appreciated her helping me. delay: He delayed doing his taxes. postpone: He postponed returning to Paris practise: She practised singing the song. consider: She considered moving to New York. can't stand: He can't stand her smoking in the office. can't help: He can't help talking so loudly. risk: He risked being caught. admit: He admitted cheating on the test. And here are some more verbs followed by 'to' and the infinitive. can afford: We can't afford to go on holiday. manage: He managed to open the door without the key. prepare*: They prepared to take the test / the teachers prepared the students to take the test. demand: He demanded to speak to Mr. Harris. choose: I chose to help. offer: Frank offered to drive us to the supermarket. wait: She waited to buy a movie ticket. would hate*: I'd hate to be late / I'd hate you to be late. would love*: I'd love to come / I'd love him to come. seem: Nancy seemed to be disappointed. *We can use an object before the infinitive with these verbs.